![]() The Bema was a judicial place where an athlete who had competed in the games- the Isthmian games- had to stand before the judge and attest that he had “competed according to the rules”- rules of diet, training, and moral purity. The term Judgment Seat or Bema was well known to those in Corinth, the church where Paul introduced the term “the Bema.” It occurs at the beginning of our 7 year honeymoon in glory with our Bridegroom in the house He has prepared for us, the New Jerusalem. The Bema occurs after the Rapture and before the 2nd Coming. Maybe it’s because we as Christians are so delighted to know that we have escaped judgment through Christ who removed our judgment that the notion that we still will be judged for our “works”- not sin, mind you, but what we did with our Christian lives- is unnerving to us. ![]() It’s not because its teaching is not known in the Bible but it is just not taught. It is called the Bema or the Judgment Seat of Christ and is, in my opinion, the most untaught area of Christology. Read part 4, where we explore practical steps you can take today to be a part of online evangelism.“For we shall all appear before the judgment seat of Christ that each of us may be recompensed for his deeds in the body whether good or bad.” 2 Cor. With a sense of urgency, make decided steps today to be more diligent in online work. Evangelism is like a living portrait every member of the local church must intentionally work in his colors so that each church can show a beautiful depiction of the Gospel.Īs a member of the body of Christ, the Lord blessed you with an exceptionally precious truth for this time. Members must move on from the erroneous belief that evangelism is an event that is organized by specific individuals in the church. You and I will be held responsible for not using every means necessary to share the Gospel with our relatives, neighbors, and friends. The online world is languishing because we are not doing enough individually as members and collectively as a church. They are actively engaged in or supporting mission work. Disciples are continuously on the move, following Christ and calling other people to live as He did. If training is needed, there are workshops, webinars, and online resources available to churches and leaders. Use every opportunity to motivate your church members to use their devices for a greater purpose. Choose one and effectively invest resources into that platform until the Spirit opens the way for you to expand your online reach.īy so doing, a church of 100 can grow to include thousands of online members who may not have access to a local Adventist church. Your church does not need to be active on all platforms. Make certain that your church has an effective online presence. Ensure that your communication department receives the budget to properly advertise the church’s services and events online.Ĭreate online evangelism training opportunities for members. Record your sermons and make them available online.Įncourage your department heads to create content that can be published on the web. ![]() Pastors, you could reach thousands more if you incorporated digital evangelism into your ministry. If our leaders and pastors show an interest in the mission work being done online, their congregations will also follow suit. Leaders must, with all diligence, encourage their members to take up their own portion of the Gospel work and do it with the power provided through the Holy Spirit. ![]()
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